Massive hemoptysis due to welding fumes

Uzun O., Ince O., Bakalov V., Tuna N. T.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS, vol.5, pp.1-3, 2012 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmedc.2012.01.001
  • Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-3
  • Keywords: Welding fumes, Occupational lung disease, Massive hemopthisis, Alveolar hemorrhage
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Many pulmonary problems such as lung cancer, occupational asthma, and pneumoconiosis have been described due to welding in the literature until now. This is the first case report of alveolar hemorrhage due to welding fumes presented with massive hemoptysis. We report a rare case of massive hemopthisis associated with welder's lung, with a discussion based on a review of the literature.